Patient's question:
To check and confirm the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia, I haven't had any obvious symptoms during this period. Recently, I've felt abdominal fullness and intermittent urination. I always wake up at night, and during the day, I also experience frequent and urgent urination. Does this mean my condition is serious? Please ask: How should benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostate hyperplasia is the most common chronic condition unique to elderly men. As people age, the connective tissue within the prostate begins to fibrosis. In severe cases, the glandular volume can be 10 to 15 times larger than a normal prostate. The enlarged prostate stimulates the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, dribbling, and difficulty urinating. Over time, it can also cause many serious complications, such as urethral infections, bladder stones, and kidney damage. Prostate hyperplasia, except for late-stage severe cases requiring surgery, still relies on medication as the most fundamental and effective treatment. In the early stages of prostate enlargement, the causes are often influenced by factors such as excessive sexual activity, chronic prostatitis, prostate hyperplasia, smoking and alcohol, medications, endocrine imbalances, and increased male hormones, among others.